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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: maxmc2 on 05 December 2012, 21:10

Title: Power steering issue
Post by: maxmc2 on 05 December 2012, 21:10

Evening guys

Power steering issue, when I steer to the left the steering is light and when I steer to the right it's noticable heavier.

I've checked the fluid and all is fine there.

When I got the vehicle the guy had removed the air con unit as this had siezed up.

Good that be related to my steering issue?

TIA

Title: Re: Power steering issue
Post by: Len on 06 December 2012, 12:42

Well one would have to assume he fitted a new belt as by removing the aircon compressor you have to fit a shorter belt.
So cant be that!
Might be top mounts or any of the steering components.

Is the car lowered?
Have you had tracking/alignment checked?

Title: Re: Power steering issue
Post by: maxmc2 on 06 December 2012, 17:04

Quote from: Len on 06 December 2012, 12:42

Well one would have to assume he fitted a new belt as by removing the aircon compressor you have to fit a shorter belt.
So cant be that!
Might be top mounts or any of the steering components.

Is the car lowered?
Have you had tracking/alignment checked?

Well thats what i thought re: the belt ill have to check that, i know the difference in belt size is 70mm.

Top mounts as in suspension??

Yes car is lowered and no haven't had the tracking or alignment checked yet.

Title: Re: Power steering issue
Post by: maxmc2 on 07 December 2012, 16:14

OK had the tracking and alignment done and checked the belt tension.

Next port of call?